Author : Michael A. Z. Hornitzky
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780642583703
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (837 download)
Book Synopsis Literature Review of Chalkbrood, a Fungal Disease of Honeybees by : Michael A. Z. Hornitzky
Download or read book Literature Review of Chalkbrood, a Fungal Disease of Honeybees written by Michael A. Z. Hornitzky and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chalk brood of honeybees (Apis mellifera) is caused by the fungus Ascosphaera apis. It was first diagnosed in Australia in 1993 and is now endemic in most areas of Australia. Although chalk brood is not usually fatal to honeybee colonies it can cause substantial production losses The aim of this study was firstly to review the literature on chalk brood so as to distil into one document the various control measures that have been used to reduce the economic losses caused by this disease. Secondly, the aim was to identify areas that could be investigated so as to expedite the development of control strategies to minimise the economic losses caused by chalk brood.